Sports
Draw: Chelsea to face holders PSG in Champions League last 16
Although six Premier League clubs have qualified for the last 16 there will be no all-English ties, with leaders Arsenal to face Bayer Leverkusen.
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EACC reclaims Sh12m Karatina police housing plot after 13-year court battle
According to the statement issued by the agency on Friday, the parcel, known as Karatina Municipality/Block II/383 and measuring 0.074 acres, was formally surrendered to the Government after a consent was recorded before the Environment and Land Court in Nyeri between the EACC and the registered owner, Peter Thinwa Ngari.
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Kilifi man jailed 30 years for killing wife over Instagram dispute
In a judgment delivered at the High Court in Mombasa, Justice Wendy Kagendo Micheni found Murad Awadh Mbaraka guilty of killing his wife, Nuru Ibrahim, following ongoing domestic disputes.
Sports
Former K'ogalo ace, Onyango suspended by ADAK
In a statement published on Friday on ADAK’s website, the Harambee Stars player, who currently plays for Norwegian second-tier side Sogndal, is said to have failed to submit his whereabouts information by the required deadline; a filing failure.
Sports
Rally: Sachania eyes another WRC title
Speaking in Nairobi on Friday, the capital-based driver said he is almost ready to hit the dusty roads of Kenya, with his Ford Fiesta Rally3 undergoing final preparations.
News
Section of central Kenya MPs back Ruto-Kindiki after UDA by-election wins
In a joint press statement issued on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Nairobi, the lawmakers led by Nominated senator Veronica Maina hailed voter turnout in the electoral areas.
Health and Wellness
Kenya selected for WHO mRNA vaccine technology programme
Through the programme, the Kenya BioVax Institute will receive complete training in the entire vaccine production process, from research and development to large-scale manufacturing.
Politics
Senator Madzayo calls for national review of devolution gaps
Addressing senators during the opening of the Senate Assessment and Planning Retreat for the Fifth Session in Naivasha, Madzayo said it was time for an honest review of why some devolved functions are yet to deliver equal benefits across the country.
News
Green Belt demands halt to Karura NYS project
The Green Belt Movement has asked Kenya Forest Service to halt tree clearance and construction in Karura Forest, citing missing public participation, EIA details and community involvement in the NYS-linked project.
Business
Counties urged to focus on roads, water, and agriculture in 2026/27 budget
The PBO’s recommendations outline that Sh50 billion should be directed to roads, Sh40 billion to water projects, and Sh40 billion to agriculture.
News
LSK flags irregularities in admission of foreign lawyers to Kenyan bar
According to LSK, the current framework, as set before 2012, limits eligibility to Kenyan citizens, advocates from the High Court of Uganda or Tanzania, and certain lawyers qualified in Commonwealth countries, provided they meet specific statutory conditions.
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Kindiki announces Sh650 million boost for Homa Bay fisherfolk
The Sh450 million allocation will fund the development of fish landing facilities at Nyandiwa, Kakula and Mainuga
Education and Career
Overcrowded schools threaten learning quality as some classrooms remain empty
Last month, a surge of parents rushed to secure spots for their children in Cluster 1 and Cluster 2 (extra-county) schools after the Ministry enabled principals to directly register learners through the National Education Management Information System (Nemis).
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MPs raise alarm over Sh59.9 billion Agriculture budget gap
MPs warn a Sh59.9 billion funding shortfall in Kenya’s 2026/27 agriculture budget could stall key fertiliser, livestock and value chain programmes, undermining food security and export crop revival plans.
News
Court rejects bid to stop trial of KPA official, businessman
In the ruling, the magistrate held that the presence of a related civil case did not bar the prosecution from pursuing criminal proceedings
Health and Wellness
PSK clarifies viral Acyclovir incident, says individual not licensed pharmacist
The society emphasized that the public and media's mischaracterization of every person working in a pharmacy as a pharmacist is inaccurate and unfair, particularly when incidents involve unverified staff.
Business
Kisumu port records 50% cargo growth after major upgrades
The port handled 496,516 tonnes of cargo in 2025, up from 333,431 tonnes in 2024, representing a 49.91 percent growth.
News
UDA claims decisive by-election sweep, slams ‘rudderless’ opposition
UDA has celebrated winning all four seats in Thursday’s by-elections in Isiolo, Embu and Kakamega, calling the results a decisive mandate and criticising opposition politics as empty and divisive.
News
Amnesty urges urgent action as femicide crisis worsens in Kenya
The 30-day deadline set by President William Ruto for submitting a Cabinet memorandum on the GBV Taskforce recommendations expired on Wednesday, with no evidence of compliance.
Politics
Karua urges Kenyans to unite against mismanagement and resource abuse
Karua, whose party’s message centers on unity and liberation, emphasized the need for Kenyans to reclaim control over national resources and public institutions.
Counties
Governor Wanga accepts Magwanga's resignation, declares office vacant
The Governor explained that the resignation followed what she described as a “sustained preoccupation with future political ambitions,” which she said gradually affected his dedication to the responsibilities of the office.
Business
CBK reopens 20- and 25-year bonds as it seeks Sh60bn funding
CBK has outlined the bidding terms for interested investors. Non-competitive bids can be submitted from a minimum of Sh50,000 up to Sh50 million. Competitive bids, on the other hand, require a minimum of Sh2 million per Central Depository and Settlement account for each tenor.
News
CS Ruku proposes five-year contracts for civil servants in major Reform Plan
The proposal forms part of the Public Service Commission Strategic Plan 2025–2029 and will soon be submitted to Cabinet for consideration. If approved, the changes could affect more than one million public servants across the country.
Sports
Nairobi City Thunder makes a return to BAL
The two-time Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League champions earned their second BAL appearance by qualifying through the Road to BAL tournaments, continuing Kenya’s representation on the continental stage.
Business
MPs raise concern over rising domestic borrowing and credit access
The warning comes as lower interest rates have created an opportunity for the government to borrow more cheaply through Treasury bills and bonds, issued via the Central Bank of Kenya.
Global Affairs
US-Iran talks in Geneva show progress amid tense military standoff
The discussions, brokered by Oman, have not produced a final deal, yet both sides agreed to continue talks in their capitals before technical meetings resume next week in Vienna.
Sports
Kenyan fencing champion Ndolo, raise concerns over budgetary issues
The 2024 Paris Olympian reminded the federation and the government that it has taken immense dedication to reach her current level, including efforts to raise the standard of fencing in Kenya, all without financial support.
News
Karua insists on 2027 presidential bid, pledges support for united opposition
Speaking on Radio Generation on Friday, Karua reaffirmed her presidential ambition, describing herself as a “standing president” poised to assume the role of Kenya’s chief executive.
Politics
UDA sweeps all seats in mini polls
President William Ruto commended the candidates for emerging victorious in the exercise which was conducted on Thursday.
Education and Career
Ministry of Education unveils senior school literature guidelines
Under the new rules, Grade 10 learners will study a play and a novel from Kenya, Grade 11 will focus on African works, and Grade 12 will explore texts from the rest of the world. For autobiographies and biographies, a single set text will be used across all three years.